By East Kootenay Invasive Species Council Daphne (Spurge-Laurel) was a popular ornamental in gardens at one time due to its glossy, rhododendron-like leaves and fragrant…
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Fernie council gets down to business
City of Fernie council held its inaugural meeting Nov. 3. Mayor Harshan Ramadass, and Councillors Kathleen Dolan, Josh Gawryluk, Phil Iddon, Tracey Audia Kelly, Ted…
International Hotel Restaurant open again
We’re so excited to welcome visitors back for daily dining at International Hotel Restaurant, just in time for Fort Steele’s November Homefront Education Month. For…
Rural Columbia Valley leaders helm new RDEK board
RDEK chair and vice chair acclaimed for coming year There is new leadership at the helm of the Regional District of East Kootenay (RDEK) following…
Part of Cranbrook Street to be closed Monday
Northbound Cranbrook Street will be partially closed between Baker Street and 1st Street N on Monday, November 9, to accommodate crane operations at 920 Baker…
Nation calls for hunting regulations compliance
Yaq̓it ʔa·knuqⱡi’it First Nation is urging hunters, residents, and visitors to respect wildlife and practise responsible harvesting throughout the Elk Valley, which forms part of…
Heritage Legacy Fund supports local church project
Heritage BC is pleased to announce that $476,912 in grant funding has been awarded to support 31 heritage projects across the province through the Heritage…
Cranbrook RCMP seek help locating stolen truck
Cranbrook RCMP is asking for the public’s assistance in locating a pickup truck that was stolen from the Cranbrook area. On the morning of November 4, Cranbrook RCMP received…
KRT sets out to improve region’s transport options
Kootenay Rockies Tourism (KRT) is bringing regional partners together to discover what needs to be done over the next decade for improved transportation connectivity, enhanced…
Air quality alert for Cranbrook and Kimberley
Environment Canada this morning issued another air quality alert for the Cranbrook and Kimberley areas. Elevated pollution levels are expected or occurring. The Ministry of…